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Saanich opens approval process for operations centre
/in BizNews This Week, Finding And Keeping Workers, Government Local/by Jim ZeebenA major redevelopment project in the District of Saanich is using an Alternative Approval Process to receive authority for needed funding. “The Alternative Approval Process is a fiscally responsible and efficient tool that will help the District ensure that the community has a voice in the future of the Saanich Operations Centre,” Saanich Chief Administrative […]
New lien rules bring BC in line with other provinces
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Fair Rules, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenThe new Commercial Liens Act comes into force on June 30, affecting how businesses collect debts for services they provide to repair, store or transport goods. The Act replaces a patchwork of outdated laws, which created different rules for different services. The Personal Property Registry, an online system that tracks legal claims on personal property, […]
Victoria hosts info session on business of childcare
/in BizNews This Week, Finding And Keeping Workers, Government Local/by Jim ZeebenAnyone thinking about starting a childcare business or interested in the sector can learn more about current rules at an info session on May 27, hosted by the City of Victoria’s Business Hub. The session is free and is focused on helping people start or grow a childcare program as a for-profit or non-profit venture. Topics […]
Saanich property taxes up by 8% to meet rising costs
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Government Local/by Jim ZeebenThe District of Saanich is raising residential property taxes by 8% this year as council works to maintain service levels and invest in infrastructure. The municipality said the statistically average home with a property assessment of $1.29 million will pay $5,594. The residential tax rate per $1,000 of taxable value is 3.12, while the rate […]
Chamber hears from Minister about BC’s economic plans
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Finding And Keeping Workers, Global Uncertainty, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenThe Chamber hosted BC’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Diana Gibson, yesterday at the Union Club of BC. Minister Gibson spoke about the province’s efforts to build a resilient economy in the face of uncertain trade relations with the United States. “It was a valuable opportunity to speak with the Minister directly and […]
Saanich updates portals to speed up approval process
/in BizNews This Week, Government Local, Housing/by Jim ZeebenThe District of Saanich has updated its residential building permit process with the launch of five digital submission portals: New Build Addition Renovation Demolition Other(Accessory Building, Swimming Pool/Fence, Retaining Wall) These online services will eliminate paper-based applications, making processes more convenient, reliable and efficient, the municipality stated, adding that it is striving to simplify the […]
Chamber CEO held meeting with new Prime Minister
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenGood business requires good relationships, and the same holds true for making sure your voice is heard by government. The Chamber has earned a seat at the table with decision-makers in all levels of government, including newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney’s staff recently approached Chamber CEO Bruce Williams for a one-on-one conversation to […]
Real estate market stays steady through Spring start
/in BizNews This Week, Finding And Keeping Workers, Housing, Transportation Options/by Jim ZeebenThe chaos created by threats of tariffs and a tradewar is the likely reason for a cooler start to the spring housing market. “Political uncertainty associated with the federal election, combined with broader economic concerns stemming from the United States tempered our brisk spring market growth,” Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Dirk VanderWal said in […]
Climate Action Leadership still priority in uncertain economy
/in BizNews This Week, Climate Change Solutions/by Jim ZeebenChamber members have been clear that they believe Climate Action Leadership remains a priority. Even with ongoing economic uncertainty, the need for a livable planet is an existential threat that “trumps” other concerns. “The Chamber has always called for innovation led by business as the key to mitigating climate change,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. […]
A chance to hear firsthand about BC business growth
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Chamber Awareness, Global Uncertainty, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenThe economic uncertainty caused by threats of an escalating tradewar as well as a change in Canadian leadership has not been good for most businesses. As some of the shifting settles, many Chamber members want to know what these changes will mean to them. And some of the most direct impacts on business success are […]
Federal election shifts local political landscape
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Global Uncertainty, Government Federal/by Jim ZeebenGreater Victoria’s federal landscape is a little more colourful after Monday’s election saw the Liberal Party of Canada return to power. Our region elected two members who will be part of the new government. In Victoria, Liberal candidate Will Greaves picked up 54.3% of ballots to beat the NDP incumbent Laurel Collins, who earned 24.9% […]
Chamber stands with grieving Filipino community
/in BizNews This Week, Global Uncertainty, Safe Communities/by Jim ZeebenThe tragic incident in Vancouver last Saturday left all of us shaken, especially those of us with roots in the Fillipino community. “We are all processing the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said in a statement shared on social media. “The Greater Victoria Filipino Community is vital, generous […]